# FormatInputBuffer

The FormatInputBuffer function is used to configure the format of the input data. When FormatInputBuffer is inserted in the spreadsheet, the FormatInputBuffer dialog is automatically opened and used to program the function.

## FormatInputBuffer Inputs

Parameter | Description
Format | Specifies the Data Type, and Size (in bytes) to automatically configure.

## FormatInputBuffer Outputs

Returns | A Buffer data structure containing the formatted data or #ERR if any of the input parameters are invalid.